What is "Koselig"?

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Norwegian coffee is koselig

Many consider Italy to be the home of the espresso, but Norwegians are taking aim at teaching the world how to brew the best coffees in the world - putting them in the globe's top three coffee consuming nations.

If you have ever visited a Norwegian home, chances are the first thing you have been offered is a coffee. International statistics consistently put Norway among the world's top three coffee consuming nations. Every year, Norwegians get through nearly 10 kilos of coffee beans each. The world average is 1.3 kilos per person.

How do Norwegians like their coffee? the answer is to infinity and beyond. Coffee is a central part of social life and its characteristics go further than just keeping you awake. They keep you company ^_^

Norwegians like their coffee:

1) Black. Although most Norwegians like their coffee without the white stuff, there is a dedicated cream for it, available in all supermarkets. I love it because it has the perfect thickness and with just a little drip, I get the caramel tone I like to see in my cup.

2)  To go. You can buy coffee anywhere in the streets of Oslo. From 7-Elevens (if you like sock-juice) to Kaffebrenneriet (a coffee shop chain that sells Salvadorian coffee among other award-winning blends), you can boost your blood sugar at every corner. I’ve even seen people drinking coffee while riding their bike!

3)  All day every day, especially at the office. Nine out of ten (adult) Norwegians drink coffee, up to 4-5 cups a day. Maybe even more. This amounts to 4 billion cups of coffee per year (for a total population of 5 million). Some research shows that coffee activates the motivational areas in the brain. I didn’t even know we had any, but I can tell you that if coffee is not free at the office, that place will never reach a good position on the list of “Best Places to Work”, no matter how well they pay.

4) To meet new people. Coffee is the drink you have in the middle of the week if you meet a friend after work. It’s also what you offer an impromptu visitor. You cannot NOT have coffee at home. Not that people drop by your place spontaneously every so often but simply because you never know when you’ll need it. And yes, even if you do not drink coffee your self, you must have it in the shelves! 

5)  “Avec“. It is not uncommon that after a good meal, the waiter brings your coffee even if you haven’t finished your wine. There is also something called “Kaffe Avec” which means that the coffee comes with a glass of cognac or other kind of digestiff.

Overall, Norwegians know how to roll with the elements. And apparently, they know how to drink coffee while doing so. Yep, a good book, a good cup of joe, some brisk Scandinavian air and a glide for a commute. You win winter, dude.

Posted by Anastasiia Haiduk.

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Norwegian weekend is koselig

If you ask an average Norwegian what he is thinking about any day from Wednsday to Friday, he or she would most likely say that is concerned about an upcoming weekend. In Norway you work hard during the week, but then completely relax and enoy something you like during weekends. Probably, the most exciting weekend in Norway you may have is the one that you spend in ‘hytta’.

‘Hytta’ means cabin and is something that all Norwegians absolutely adore. They differ from place to place, but I can tell you a little bit about the one that I had a pleasure to visit recently, which is situated on the island called Nørdre sandoy, close to the border with Sweeden. 

To start with, keep in mind it is island, small island, so there are no cars there, at all and no roads :) The only possible way to get to the destination is by ferry, which is probably the oldest thing I’ve seen in Norway. You can pay for your ticket only in cash, which was quite shocking after living a while in Oslo, where almost noone uses cash.

After a short, but really breathtaking trip you finally arrive to the place, which is even more beautiful. The field that you can see on the picture below used to be a Royal Garden. This place was exclusively used to plant the apples for royal family.

Finally, you get to the cabin itself that is entirely made from the wood (I hardly imagine how they built the houses if you even can’t easily transport the building materials) and the wonderful weekend starts. A charming fireplace, thrilling table games, delicious food, lots of walking and enjoying the nature...everlasting memories!

Kos deg :)

Posted by Margaryta Kazakova

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Hva betyr koselig for meg i Norge?

Det er koselig å begynne min dag med løp.

Hva kan være bedre i morgen?

Det er koselig å føle seg som sporty nordmenn.

Posted by Yeliena Struts.

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Norway in Sports

Norwegians are koselig, when you enter such an important part of their life as sports. Sports is what they do all the time, anywhere, in winter or summer, at any age - nothing can stop these resistant vikings!

Honestly, this was one of the brightest impressions that I got when I arrived in Norway, and afterwards I understood that here, in Norway, except for giving you a good shape, sports will give you an opportunity to see true Norwegians, free, emotional and supportive. This is what unites all of them into a great community, where you absolutely don’t feel yourself a stranger.

If you want to feel yourself koselig when coming in Norway, just buy a ticket for one of the great sports events that are held in different places of Norway quite often. I was lucky to see the World Biathlon Championship at Holmenkollen arena this year, and I can share my experience about it: that’s where it doesn’t matter from which country originally you are, ‘cause such an amazing atmosphere makes you feel being among “your” people, being a part of something fantastic that is going on :)

Whatever stereotypes you have about Norwegians being cold, distant and reserved people - come at least ones on the tribune with them, and you’ll immediately forget about all of this! Apart from being loud and emotional while supporting their national team and sportsmen individually, what really impressed me was that they sincerely support all the participants, from any country, celebrating their victories like their own! I think this is really great, and this is when you really feel Norway’s hospitality.

Oh, and also one of the impressions about Norwegian society from the Oslo Biathlon Championship was that the King Harald V of Norway was present at each race, and not on the throne, not in a royal gown, no-no, it’s not how the king of the country with the highest GDP per capita looks like: actually, he looked like an ordinary spectator, wearing a simple sport coat and cap, and who was happy to shake a hand of and even give a hug to the 1st prize champion in each race, no matter what country he or she represented. This is what makes you respect Norwegians and their country.

All in all, if you’re a sportsman, a sportswoman or just a sports fan - Norway is a great and koselig place for you to feel the spirit of support and fellowship; and even if you’ve never practiced sports - just come to Norway: this is a great place for you to start! ;)

Posted by Diana Molodyk

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Friends visits in Oslo are koselig

When moving to another country, you expect to meet a lot of new people, make new friends, and explore the new place to live. However, I think many people will agree, that when you start living in another town, and what is more, in another country, nothing can be KOSELIGer than having your friends from “previous life back home” come to see you. I was happy to have several visits. Apparently, I discovered a new koselig hobby - showing Oslo to friends :)

I was so many times at Holmenkollen ski jump I could probably walk through the ski museum and up the tower with my eyes closed. Still if it were not for my friend, I would never discover the fun of “bathing” in the “snow” pool where we we were the oldest “swimmers” 😂 Oh yeah, I love Holmenkollen 😉

 If it were not for visiting Oslo, I would never experience Munch’s “Scream” and enjoy Dahl’s landscape paintings..

Vigelands park is also an important sight.  All my visitors had different impressions but there is no doubt that on a sunny day it is soo koselig to sit there and watch lots of people walking or running by.

Oh and my favourite is the Opera house, of course 😎

In summer nothing is better than going by boat to the islands near Oslo. We found an interesting place on Lyndøya (I think people thought we were 5 year old kids, we spent almost an hour there😂)😉

Friends make visiting a bank an unforgettable experience. P.S. The food is really tasty at DNB 😍

My first escape game was in Oslo and it was an amazing experience. Oslo has given me so many new emotions..

Invite your friends to Oslo! It will definitely be an enjoyable and koselig experience! 😊

Posted by Kateryna Rylova

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Norway in wool

During the winter and early spring it is extremely important to stay warm in Norway. Norwegians definitely knew about it and through their long history have been knitting a lot, especially sweaters!

Just have look, it is traditional Norwegian lusekofte from Setesdal:

It is not only famous within Norwegians - they knit so many of these sweaters that it is considered to be one of the world’s most knitted sweaters! After being discovered by wide public in 1920′s its specific dots and pattern became one of the main winter trends:

Another one but not less famous sweater is called Mariusgenser (Marius Sweaters). It is considered to be a kind of modern version inspired by lusekofte and can be seen in Norway almost everywhere:

Still wondering how norwegians can stay positive during cold winters? Do not miss a chance to feel true koselig buying a traditional or modernised norwegian knitted sweater! In that way you'll be able to be really inspired of norwegian fashion!

U. Fedorenko

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Northern lights (Aurora borealis)

To start with, what is Aurora borealis?

The bright dancing lights of the aurora are actually collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth's atmosphere. The lights are seen above the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres. They are known as 'Aurora borealis' in the north and 'Aurora australis' in the south. ©

It was my biggest dream ever to see the Northern lights. What is more interesting, I still have not seen them. Nevertheless, I am so happy to live in the country where my dream can more or less possibly come true.

I believe that even though one may not have seen Aurora borealis, it is still koselig. As a lot of experiences are connected with the Northern lights in Norway. For instance, it is quite popular to depict Aurora borealis' on the various touristic souvenirs. Additionally, there are even some films, the main purpose of which just to show the magnificent beauty of the above mentioned natural phenomenon.

Finally, it is always possible in Norway, even in Oslo, to try the Northern lights hunting with your friends. One might not catch Aurora borealis but one will definitely have a very exciting time with one’s nearest and dearest.

Kos deg ;)

Posted by Galyna Ievdokymenko

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Surprising Beauty of Norwegian Weather

Before I departured to land of Vikings I had been believing that the weather in Norway is very harsh and definitely not what you call koselig. I had mentally prepared myself for very cold and snowy winter which lasts for half of a year. Dark days, blizzards, snow and immensely cold air - that is what I would expect at that time.

To my surprise all this appeared not to be true. Well, except dark days though. As it turns out, thanks to warm air streams from the ocean , the weather in Oslo is very mild and pleasant. The temperature changes over the year are very moderate -  being mostly in arrange of -7 to +20 degrees, which is neither too cold nor too hot.  Winter is mostly mild and snowy, however, the wind is not very strong, so you almost don’t feel the frost. Compared to Ukrainian winter, where you can get all the way down to -35 degrees - Oslo offers a much more pleasant and easy time during the cold time of the year- so no winter coat needed - hurray! During Spring and Autumn the air temperature stays quite pleasant, varying around 5-15 degrees, which is a perfect one for most activities. However, Autumn usually is rainy, so you should prepare yourself by getting proper boots so that you dont get ill during this time. 

What is also unusual for a newcomer from continental climate - the length of the day is unbelievably volatile: all the way from 5 hours in late December to 18 hours long day In the Summer. This might feel really weird, so you should be prepared to feel very tired during your first winter here, as I did. This is one of the main drawbacks , unless your profession is very unusual and you enjoy the dark times.

Overall, I like the weather here and find it mostly enjoyable for my temper. So when people back home ask me how do I stand Norwegian Weather, I always smile. By M. Malovichko

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Koselig is when you spend Easter holidays in a cabin

I would like to share with you my experience of celebrating the Easter in a Norwegian cabin. It is a great opportunity to escape from everyday routine and enjoy life in the mountains, especially since Easter vacations are usually quite long in Norway. To begin, I was invited by my friend and classmate Synne to a lovely place called Bortelid, close to Kristiansand. That is where her family spend the most koselig days together, in a large and well-designed cabin.

It is not possible to forget time spent in so warm and cozy house. The cabin is made of wood and decorated with antique family things. Just take a look at a peaceful place where we were gathering during the dinner to taste so delicious homemade dishes.

We were relaxing in the sunny terrace with a picturesque view in the midday and resting near the comfy fireplace in the evening.

Of course, Norwegian vacations are always full of sport activities. I also didn’t miss a chance to practice snowboarding and try skiing for the first time. I was lucky to get professional help from Synne.

To sum up, I have never tried so many traditional Norwegian things before, including even everyday speaking in Norwegian. I am sure that it was definitely the best way to learn more about koselig Norway. For all that great time I am very thankful to Synne and her amazing family. I am extremely glad to share how friendly and hospitable are they!

Posted by Alina Osadcha

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Spring is koselig

Koselig is when the snow melts and norwegians go outside and try to catch all the kisses of sun. It does not matter if the ground is warm enough. The sun is a signal for barbeques, picnics and sunbathing.

You can see chilling people everywhere: in parks, at Akker Brygge and even on the buiding of Opera House. 

We decided not to stay aside and “kose seg” at one of the most beautiful beaches in Oslo - Paradis Bukta.

The recepy for a perfect “kos” there is as follows:

1. The sun is shining and no rain is expected. Otherwise it is not so pleasant to lie like a seal on the ground.

2. Be sure that your friends are not studying and invite them for the trip. As an argument you can say that there are not so many sunny days in Oslo and it is better to catch the sun right now.

3. Make a lot of tea and sandwiches. “Matpakke” is a vital attribute of all activities in Norway. We cannot violate this rule :) 

4. Take the T-banen to Jernbanetorget and then bus 30 to Huk.

5. Enjoy and take pictures :)

Posted by Khrystyna Dynko

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Koselig in the Library

During your studies at Masters in BI, the library will become your favorite place in the world. That’s why we prepared a few tips for you on how to feel comfortable if you are about to live among the books.

1.      Acceptance. Firstly, in order to feel koselig in the library you need to accept the fact that you will spend huge amount of time there. You can start with denial, anger and all the other common stages, but c’mon, there is no time for it.

 2.     The right spot. Whenever you like to study while sitting at the desk as an exemplary student, or lying on the couch with your laptop on your belly or even sitting on the floor with the books around you, you can easily find a perfect place for studies in BI’s library. You might like to sit closer to huge library windows to enjoy beautiful sunsets. Just remember to come early so your favorite spot isn’t occupied.

3.      Silence. Library is an extremely popular place. Thus, if the talks of your fellow students distract you, you’d better go straight to the silence area or take your headphones or earplugs with you.

4.      Matpakke. Unfortunately, the spiritual nourishment from studies it is not enough to stay alive. So don’t forget to grab at least a few sandwiches with you, and lots and lots of coffee!

5.     Friends. It’s much funnier and even easier to study with your friends, and it might be your only chance to have a social life, so don’t forget to bring your fellas with you to the library. But be attentive, ‘cause you can easily start having a party in there.

So keep calm, be prepared, and you will enjoy your studies. Good luck!

Posted by Tetiana Voron

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Cinnamon, brown cheese, liquorice and... Salmon...

What do usually we think when we try to imagine a perfect norwegian chilling? Should be something warm and freezing at the same time? Maybe something sweet and spice at the same time? Something “koselig”, right?

Let’s try to imagine how “koselig” should taste like? For me personally everything starts with cinnamon (”kanel, kanel... KANEL”).

Norwegians do really like to include cinnamon in all their recipes: skillingsboller, tynnlefse and many others. The Norway's Food Standards Authority once have even published an warning that Norwegians have to “limit their consumption of cinnamon over the Christmas period” because during the Christmas it looks like they can eat tones of cinnamon in every dish.

During some periods of the year you can even find a cinnamon flavoured brunost... You know, like a normal brunost, but stop... You don’t even know what does it mean, right? It’s definitely something that needs a separate explanation! So what do you think Norwegians can live with making money of? I can give you a small tip: it’s something very concentrated and can burn with an enormously high temperature.

If you think that it is oil you are making a big mistake. Let me introduce you a Norwegian brown cheese or just “brunost”!

During your stay here you will may wonder how Norwegians are staying so positive and relaxed during their winter and if they will answer you that it’s all about sports... do not believe them! They are just eating tones of these super sweet fats and carbonates since they born! Gudbrandsdalsost - that is the answer to all norwegian dilemmas! It was found by one milkmaid Anne Hov who have been granted King's Medal of Merit in 1933 for it. Today we can name a lot of types of this cheese including prim and simple cow’s fløtemysost. For slicing this cheese they do always use a special knife that can also make your Norwegian dish very koselig.

What about brutal vikings? Do they eat all these deserts? THEY DO! But here it’s also worth to mention liquorice as a king of brutal viking delicacy. Maybe non-scandivanian people will hardly understand this norwegian passion, but you can be shocked by an assortment of different salted and sweetened liquorice candies/toffies/gums in the shop.

To make your koselig Norwegian dinner completed do not forget to prepare some fish! It is always better to use salmon! Maybe you are not aware but nowadays’ Norwegians usually do not like to spend too much time cooking but still like enjoying fish every day. Here you can always follow four easy steps to make the same (please, write it somewhere, do not forget and repeat everyday for a better effect):

Step 1. Buy a packed salmon in a supermarket.

Step 2. Unpack it (slowly take off a cover, do it very carefully).

Step 3. Put into an oven. Wait 25 minutes. If nothing changes, try to turn on an oven

Step 4. Enjoy!

Posted by Ulyana Fedorenko

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Koselig - your feeling and experience of Norway

“Koselig” is a Norwegian word that is hard to describe - in order to understand it you have to feel it. The feeling of warmth and friendliness that you get from sharing simple pleasures of life with people you like - that’s what this half a year in Norway taught me to appreciate. A feeling of being comfortable and happy, like at home - that’s what word “koselig” means to me, and that’s what Norway has become to me.

Being in your mind a far Northern country, Norway can become close and koselig to you, if you put at least a little effort to explore it. In fact, a good start to become closer to understanding Norwegians and their way of life is share their passion to sport, especially outdoor activities. That’s where you can always get into spirit of community, as it seems that Norwegians practice sports everywhere and anytime: anyone here starting from 6 years old seems to have all the necessary equipment to go hiking in the mountain, cycling, swimming, slalom skiing, cross-country skiing, running etc. And I’m lucky to enjoy the beauty of Norway in such an active way.

As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said in his Citadel, “the landscape doesn’t exist if no-one climbed the mountain; landscape is not about watching, it’s about overcoming”. And from my own experience I can say that Norwegian landscapes are worth making challenging hiking, as the feeling and the view that you enjoy after is incomparable to anything...

But of course, as a suggestion how to make this challenge easier, you should be well-equipped for any sports activity, where except for the good sport clothes and either ski or snowshoes (you may be lucky to try the ones that once belonged to Norwegian army =D) the important part includes warm gloves, a warm tea, cookies and a pleasant company;)

Wonderful nature, fresh air and great memories that you share with your close people - that’s just little aspects of what you get, not being lazy to discover the world around you. And in Norway this world is amazing!:) In this way you’ll get the most from an opportunity to be in this beautiful country, and experiencing the picturesque views after conquering your little ‘everests’ - that’s where you feel proud of yourself and that’s where you feel Norway.

...And last but not least - travel! Don’t let the boundaries of a city you live in limit yourself. Of course, you should start with exploring the closest places to see, but let the Norway charm you in all the ways, with its beautiful fjords, islands and the hospitable and fascinating North!

“Koselig” is what you feel and what you experience, enjoying the norwegian environment… Norway is koselig. Just let it make you feel it!

Posted by Diana Molodyk

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Norwegian Architecture

How do you form your first impression of the country? For me the determining factor has always been the architecture. Even though I am not an expert in this field, I have always felt that the way the buildings are built can tell you a lot about the place you are in. Same rule applies to Norway: architecture here is Koselig.

At first you can get an impression that Norwegian architecture is, well, boring. Norwegian houses are looking at you very calmly. Nothing really catches your eye if you are not willing to look. However, if you spend here more time you start to realize what is special about Norwegian style: it does not want to distress you – it tries to keep everything simple, but still elegant. You won’t usually see that the house has an absolutely astonishing decoration, but you would see that it perfectly combines Norwegian traditional elements, ergonomic and urban styles.

However, the feeling of koselig urban environment can’t be complete with the most important thing which cannot be seen by the first glimpse. This major difference from all other architectural styles and city-building strategies that I have ever encountered is what really makes Norway look absolutely special and feel incredibly simple, but beautiful. This difference is attitude to nature. Norwegians don’t build instead of nature – they build adjusting to it. 

You would easily see a gigantic roundabout in the railway just to not disrupt the flow of a little stream. It is usual to see a house built, basically, inside the ground and under the grass. It is never too many buildings cramped in one place and nothing strikes you as falling out of the picture.

This is what makes Norwegian architecture koselig – harmony with nature – the concept that it feels everybody except Norwegians has forgotten. Posted by Maksym Malovichko

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Sognsvann is koselig

When I first visited Bergen and then Oslo 2 years ago, I stayed at Kringsjå where my friends lived and in 3 days I managed to see Holmenkollen, Vigelandsparken, visited Vikings and Framm museums, National gallery... Last August I realized that OOPS! I missed one of Oslo`s greatest attractions - Sognsvann lake!  It seemed that the WHOLE city was there having picnics at the weekends. Now I think it is the place that I remember first when I think of Oslo. 

Sognsvann is koselig because it is the place where I feel happy and like home (although technically it is not a house but you know what I mean ;)) Either you feel a little nostalgic and sad or tired, or full of energy.. just walk around Sognsvann and you go home inspired, calm and ready to deal with your studies again :)

It is especially cool to go there with friends. At night you can sit around the bonfire and - who knows? - maybe you`ll manage to catch a glimpse of Aurora lights (we waited really looong and had a wonderful time).  If you go to Sognsvann in summer to sunbathe and swim, you will really struggle finding a place to put a towel, especially on the weekends. And Sognsvann is the best place to make selfies while your friend is swimming and you don`t because back then you still aren`t that much “Norwegian” to swim in +16 water and enjoy it ;)

What I like most about Sognsvann and well, Norwegians, is that not only in the warm weather but also even when it`s -15, people keep running and of course skiing around the lake. This makes me extremely motivated to at least walk around Sognsvann often. I love it when on Sunday after working out we go to Sognsvann and watch people skiing, walking with children/dogs/cats/friends, making picnicks on the ice in the middle of frozen Sognsvann, and eating waffles and ice cream in a small cafe afterwards. 

We also walked on the frozen Sognsvann and laughed a lot after having screamed because the ice started cracking))) Sognsvann looks soo nice after it snowed - like a cake with sugar icing.

When it`s foggy, Sognsvann converts into a complete mystery. All the Game of Thrones fans would definitely think that...

...the white walkers are coming! )))) Scared?  Be brave `cause yes, they really come ;)

I`ve taken all my friends who visited me here to see Sognsvann and no matter which season they came, they were all mesmerized as I was in August. Really, no matter if it`s summer or winter, a sunny day or a cold and foggy one, sunset or bright afternoon, Sognsvann has a charm for any taste.

And seriously, when I finally get back home to have a cup of tea after walking around Sognsvann on a frosty day, I have this warm feeling deep inside my chest which no word could describe better than “koselig”.

Posted by Kateryna Rylova

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I had always wanted to live in eternal summer, but then… I moved to Oslo. Norway is really magnificent in winter and you feel like you are in the fairy-tale country, which you read about in your childhood.

What is really Koselig for me here in Oslo now is Norwegian winter.

When I came back from home after Christmas holidays I found out that everybody and everywhere is on skies, even at T-bane). But cross-country skiing is more popular than downhill skiing.  

And even small children in the kindergarten skiing down from small hill.  

I was not so brave to try skiing, maybe I will do it next year. However, I discovered sledging at Korketrekkeren. 1,507.5 m down the hill made me feel like a little child. It was unbelievable and emotions I felt there left with me as the most Koselig moments in my life.

Oslo in winter is so beautiful, and the most famous among places of interest (which is Opera for sure) looks like an iceberg at the heart of Oslofjord.

Discover the Koselig Norwegian winter!!!

Posted by Yeliena Struts

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Nature is koselig

What are the first two words that come into your mind when you think of Norway? If you haven’t been here and do not have close friends who had lived in the country for a while, then you probably name something like cold and north. At least, most of my friends do so and, in fact, it was my opinion before I came to Oslo. However, after spending the half of the year in this beautiful capital of Norway I can for sure say that it is best described with one simple word - ‘koselig’.

 English translation of ‘koselig’ is ‘cozy’ or ‘comfortable’, but they are not completely analogous. In Norwegian, it’s much broader term that is used to say about something enjoyable, pleasant or nice. That’s why you can hear something like en koselig dag (a nice day), en koselig jente (a pleasant girl) or koselig å hilse på deg (nice to meet or see you). In a nutshell, almost everything here can be ‘koselig’ and probably all these cozy, nice and pleasant things help Norwegians not to be cold Vikings and live through long winters.

 I would like to tell you about thing that is not normally associated with the words comfortable or cozy, but is very koselig for me, - Norwegian nature. 

It is mind blowing how beautiful this world was created, yet it is sometimes difficult to acknowledge that the earth is magnificent, when you are in the midst of the desert. However, in Norway, you don’t have to travel outside the city to enjoy marvelous views and exciting sceneries. These moments bring so much peace and provide you with the energy for a new day. It doesn’t matter whether you are hiking or just sitting in the metro, going for a lecture; a stunning view may capture you anywhere and make you stop and stare at the amazing beauty and glorify the Creator.

Sunsets in Norway are worthy of separate admiration. When I just came to Norway, I was told that even though there is little sun in winters, those sunny hours are indeed priceless. That’s absolutely true. I’ve never seen more beautiful sunsets.

However, each time I get upset, when the camera could not express even half of the beauty around. So, come and see, I promise you won’t regret!

Posted by Margaryta Kazakova